Wayne Alan Lam, 69, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Wayne was born October 12, 1956, in Indianapolis, to Donald Lam, Sr., and Karolina VonHorst.

He was raised in Hardin, MO, and was a 1975 graduate of Hardin-Central High School.  After graduation, Wayne was accepted into the United States Marine Corp.  He later attended Wentworth Military Academy to further his education.

During his nearly 30 years of service with the United States Marine Corp and the Missouri National Guard, he had numerous tour of duties overseas.

Wayne enjoyed his service to the Hardin community while working for the Ray County and Hardin Special Road Districts for many years.  Wayne had a great passion for classic cars.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Lam, Sr., his grandparents, Ralph and Nellie Lam, and his uncles and aunts, George (Elmyra) Lam, Kenneth (Annabelle) Lam, and Harold Lam.

He is survived by his son, John W. Lam of Kansas City, MO, brother, Donald Lam, Jr. of Hardin, MO, mother, Karolina VonHorst of Fort Myers, FL, uncle, Larry (Elaine) Lam of Hardin, MO, and aunt, Marilyn Lam of Tightwad, MO.